Member Story ~ Amy Kirkman Glass Studio

As part of an ongoing series, I'd like to hear from members who'd like to share their story on the blog. Amy Kirkman Glass Studio shared her story below.


Amy's Story
I'm a fused glass artist that grew up around art all my life. My parents owned the studio but it was mostly used as a hobby. They built it for many years until passing away from cancer recently. So I inherited the glass studio... decided to take some glass classes and then I was hooked.

I'm fairly new to the glass world, I've been doing this for less than a year. My glass teacher is impressed with my work and that has been a big confidence booster.

I worked in medical records for six years until I quit my job to take care of my mother who was sick from cancer. After she passed didn't have the heart to sit in another soul draining office again. I just knew that I had to somehow keep the glass studio open. It was my parents' dream having that studio, there was no way that I was going to sell it.

My mother worked hard all her life. Nineteen years in the electronics industry. Growing up I didn't see her much because she was always working overtime to make the best possible income. And I always missed her.

All my life she always told me "hard work pays off". Our last long conversation she finally realized and told me, "You can work hard all your life but quality time with your family and doing what you love is far more important than the biggest paycheck."

So I want to do what I love... and I love being a glass artist. :)

Be sure to visit AmyKirkman shop.

It May Knot be Work But Its Hard!

We love our art, we love creating but Knotwork sums it up nicely in this cute mug cozy. To me, humor is the best medicine and this makes me laugh every time I see it.

Circle Circle dot dot dot.....

These handmade sterling silver earrings would look wonderful on your Valentine! Check out the other jewelry from this hardworking designer at Diem Designs Jewelry. There are some really innovative pieces in this shop.

Longing for Spring?

What do Etsians do when they're laid off their primary job?? They create!

Check out Moody Girl's newest soap.... Spring Rain Handmade Glycerin Soap. Bring the freshness of spring into your life now while you're feeling snowed in!

Valentine Wishes

In keeping with the Valentine's Day theme....Glazed Earth has this groovy wish vessel! Just open the lid and place your wish inside.

Wishing you all a Happy Valentine's Day!

Featured Will Craft for Food Artist of the Week

Dear Ward Cleaver,
Wouldn't June look hot serving up your morning pancakes in this slick apron? If you haven't already purchased her Valentine's day gift (which being that you're a man, I'm assuming you haven't yet) then you'd best go to BeauMelange's Etsy shop and order this right away! The Beav and Wally would agree, this would make mom very happy.

And to all you others out there who might be reading Ward's mail.... you KNOW you want this! What woman wouldn't look hot in this hourglass apron?

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This team is a support group, resource center and promotion team dedicated to helping other Etsians who have lost their primary job or someone in their household has lost their job and they are using Etsy to try to make ends meet or make Etsy their primary income.

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